Synopsis:
Appeal by applicant in respect of exception taken to applicant's claim of 'constitutional damages' for infringement of constitutional right not to be tortured. Meaning of 'appropriate relief' in s 7(4) of the Interim Constitution considered. Court held that award of extra constitutional damages in this case inappropriate. Also, in circumstances of this case, punitive damages inappropriate. Appeal dismissed in judgment of majority written by Ackermann J. Separate judgments written by Didcott and Kriegler JJ, and minor reservation by O'Regan J.
